Just signed up to this chat group. Not one for sharing normally but feel I’ve reached breaking point. My husband is undergoing chemo & immunotherapy for laryngeal cancer. It has been the darkest and most difficult time of our lives. He’s had 4 rounds...
my partner age 52 who is healthy and fit ,was diagnosed yesterday with back of throat cancer that's spread to one lymph node , hasnt had any symptoms except the lump in his lymph node so was shocked at the results, the consultant said it hasnt spread...
Finally got a call from hospital at 3pm bearing in mind I have been trying to get an answer since last Friday. My Biopsy can't go ahead because I've had a chest infection and still on antibiotics Now I have to wait until the 24th just for the biopsy...
Hi all, haven’t been here in a while, been trying to get on with it but I need some advice. mouth opening has been consistently at about 23mm post op, dropped to 18mm in the last 10 days & pretty sore in the jaw hinge, retracting after a stretch is...
I had my pet scan last Friday and will be getting my results Monday afternoon to say I'm scared is an understatement, I'm trying to remain positive but finding it hard to x
Hi all, I had tongue cancer surgery with 60% tongue removal and flap reconstruction from my thigh 5 weeks ago. My chin / neck are still swollen and my throat hurts. My tongue is so swollen that I can still only manage thin smooth fluids, not even purées...
Good afternoon everybody I completed my course of 30 shots of Radiotherapy 8weeks ago and found it hard going Throat is improving but still sore Swallowing a little easier and taste has slightly returned Main problem is the texture of food feels...
Hi everyone , I have been trying to get hold of my consultant since last Friday the pre assessment team contacted him, and 2 secretary's have messaged him and I do get they are busy and don't expect to speak directly to him.but why can't he answer my...
Hi I am gopal .I am suffering from base of tongue and 2 lymph node cancer. Took radiation and chemo last year but not effective. Now I am taking immunotherapy and chemo combination treatment. Will it be effective. Can anyone advice please.
hi.so today after many tests i was told i had cancer on tong which has spread to a node in my neck. they tell me its very aggressive and surgery could be an option as long as it hasn't spread to my chest. they sent me for CT scan today and they will tell...
